Albanian and Serbian tourists face soaring summer travel costs in 2026

Travel agencies report that the 2026 summer season is seeing sharp price increases for Balkan tourists. In Albania, hotel rooms on the southern coast now range from €80‑150 per night for 3‑star properties up to €400 for premium villas, while meals cost €40‑100 for a family and all‑inclusive packages are €1,000‑2,000 per week. The higher expenses are narrowing the price gap with Turkey and Greece, prompting many Albanians to look at Egypt, Spain and Italy as alternatives.

Serbian drivers planning road trips to Greece face tolls of roughly €20‑35 one‑way (about 2,000 RSD in Serbia, €7‑8 in North Macedonia, and €3‑10 in Greece) and must also budget for fuel, pushing total round‑trip toll costs to €40‑70. Serbian tourists continue to favor Greece, but interest is growing for Italy and Spain, helped by new airline routes. Border‑control changes have caused some delays, yet agencies have adjusted bus schedules to avoid congestion.

Overall, rising accommodation, food and transport costs are reshaping vacation choices for families across Albania and Serbia.